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CONAB raises Brazil soybean, corn crop estimates

Thursday, April 10

Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has increased its soybean and corn production projections. CONAB says those larger crops are due to better yields thanks to some improvements in weather, along with higher planted area. Soybeans are seen at a record 167.9 million tons, 0.3%... Read More.

Brazil on track for record soybean crop

Wednesday, March 19

Brazil remains on track to produce a record soybean crop in 2025. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says the South American country continues to build production capacity. “They’ve been adding land, but also they’re seeing the same yield trends that we’re seeing... Read More.

CONAB maintains big Brazil soybean, corn estimates

Thursday, March 13

Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA continues to project large soybean and corn crops. CONAB now sees Brazil’s soybean crop at 167.37 million tons, up 13% from 2024, with yield and acreage both above a year ago. Total corn production is pegged at 122.76 million... Read More.

More than 1/4 of Brazil second-crop corn to miss “optimal planting window”

Monday, February 24

A market analyst expects more than a quarter of Brazil’s second crop corn to be planted outside its optimal window. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor tells Brownfield 25 to 30 percent of Safrinha corn is going to be planted after the end... Read More.

Brazil soybean harvest more than a quarter complete

Tuesday, February 18

Brazil’s record-large soybean crop is beginning to come online. Michael Cordonnier, president of Soybean and Corn Advisor, says harvest progressed about ten percentage points on the week to 27 percent. “It was a good week for harvesting last week, especially in Mato Grosso which... Read More.